Community Urgent Relief Fund
The Community Urgent Relief Fund provides rapid-response grants for Kalamazoo County organizations addressing urgent, unmet needs during disasters, with a current focus on tornado relief.
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Requests reviewed weekly)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; typically one-time awards; no set minimum or maximum.
Summary: Provides rapid, flexible funding to organizations responding to community crises and disasters in Kalamazoo County, with a current focus on tornado relief.
Key Information: Open to 501(c)(3)s, fiscally sponsored groups, and public entities serving Kalamazoo County.
Description
The Community Urgent Relief Fund (CURF), managed by the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, is a rapid-response grant program designed to support local nonprofit organizations, public entities, and groups with fiscal sponsors during community emergencies such as natural disasters, economic crises, and other urgent events. CURF is currently focused on providing relief for those impacted by the May 7, 2024 tornadoes in Kalamazoo County, but the fund is activated for a range of crisis situations as needs arise. Funding is intended to complement governmental and insurance assistance, ensuring that critical aid reaches affected residents quickly and efficiently.
